Abbot of Unreason

: an elected leader in old Scottish popular revels compare lord of misrule

Word History

Etymology

Old Scots abbat of Wnresson

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Abbot of Unreason was in the 15th century

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“Abbot of Unreason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abbot%20of%20Unreason. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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